Business Development Manager - SkillUp Academy (ICT Training Center) at Kings House Learning Centre

Kingshouse Learning Centre is a dynamic and innovative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company dedicated to providing cutting-edge ICT solutions and services to individuals, primary and secondary schools, NGOs and corporate organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager - SkillUp Academy (ICT Training Center)

Location: Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Business Development Manager will drive business growth, increase student enrollment, and build strategic partnerships for SkillUp Academy.
• This role is focused on revenue generation, market expansion, and positioning the academy as a leading ICT training institution.

Key Responsibilities
Revenue & Growth Strategy:

• Develop and execute strategies to increase student enrollment and overall revenue
• Identify and explore new income streams (corporate training, online programs, certifications, etc.)
• Set and achieve monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

Partnership Development:

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with:
  • Corporate organizations (for staff ICT training)
  • Schools and universities
  • Government bodies and NGOs
• Negotiate and close training contracts, sponsorships, and partnership deals.

Student Acquisition & Marketing Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to drive lead generation campaigns (social media, events, referrals)
• Convert leads into paying students
• Develop and execute outreach programs such as seminars, webinars, and tech bootcamps

Market Research & Positioning:

• Analyze trends in ICT training (e.g., Data Analysis, AI, Cybersecurity, Software Development)
• Monitor competitors and pricing strategies
• Identify high-demand courses and recommend new program offerings.

Corporate Sales & B2B Training:

• Pitch customized ICT training solutions to organizations
• Manage client relationships to ensure repeat business
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and tailored training packages.

Brand Visibility & Events:

• Represent the academy at tech events, career fairs, and industry conferences
• Organize workshops and free training sessions to attract prospective students.

Reporting & Performance Tracking:

• Track key performance indicators such as enrollment numbers, conversion rates, and revenue growth
• Provide weekly and monthly performance reports to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, ICT, or a related field
• 3–7 years’ experience in business development, preferably within:
  • Education
  • ICT training
  • EdTech
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Solid understanding of ICT training trends and the digital skills market.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship-building and networking ability
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Data-driven decision-making skills:

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@kingshouselearning.com using the Job Title as subject of the mail.